The Gables

1 East Park Street, Chatteris PE16 6LA
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  • The Gables, Chatteris
The Gables care home is situated in the market town of Chatteris, 24 miles from Cambridge, 20 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Huntingdon.

The team provide short-term, respite and longer term care and support for up to 49 residents at the home which is rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (April 2023) and has an outstanding local reputation.

The home has wonderful private courtyard gardens, enjoyed by the residents. Inside, there are a number of large communal lounges, dining room and relaxing quieter spaces. There is a salon where residents enjoy regular hairdressing and nail appointments.

The team's main aim is to make residents’ stays as special as possible. Every day is special for The Gable residents, with fresh nutritious meals, and varied and interesting activities and entertainment. Each resident is treated to their own special personalised birthday cake; something The Gables is renowned for, ensuring residents have a very special day being spoilt.

The town of Chatteris is a pleasant and historic setting with many fantastic attractions including a library, local history museum and weekly market. The high street benefits from a post office, public houses, bakeries, newsagents and general stores. All are literally within a short walking distance from the home, with a doctor's surgery, multiple churches and local parks also close by.

The Gables is proud to have been recognised as one of the Top 20 care homes in the East of England, based on reviews from residents and their loved ones, by carehome.co.uk. The home has won this accolade for 6 years in a row.

Black Swan are incredibly proud of the service they provide and are always happy to invite people to have a look around the home.

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Care Provided by The Gables

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 49 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Julie Tyler (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • All admissions are subject to an assessment by the home's management team
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (39)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023

Funding & Fees Guide for The Gables

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,000

  • Weekly fees include personal care, all food and drinks, activities and entertainment.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Gables to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • 24 hour visiting welcomed


  • Parking

  • Parking available outside home


The Gables Reviews (74)

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The Gables has a Review Score of 10 (9.995) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Gables has 74 reviews.

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Review from Jean G (Respite Resident) published on 15 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good. Homely and cosy. Very clean.

Reply from Andy Twite, Regional Manager at The Gables

Thank you for your kind words about The Gables.


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Review from Patricia T (Friend of Resident) published on 11 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The rooms are very clean and comfortable with en-suite facility. There is always a good and varied menu for meals each day. The staff are kind, caring and very friendly and often go out of their way to make sure everyone is happy and has everything.

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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Excellent care provided by staff. Good selection and choice of meals. My mother celebrated her 100th birthday in the home, all the staff made this such a memorable day for her with entertainment in the afternoon and also a party.

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Review from Madeleine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Upon my initial visit to The Gables, I was instantly impressed with the most professional, friendly and caring attitude of all members of staff. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and the gardens most welcoming.
Leaving your loved one in the care of strangers is, to say the least, very scary.
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some eighteen days later, my father is thoroughly enjoying living at The Gables. Thankfully my initial impressions were well founded.
Every member of staff is thoroughly accommodating, nothing is too much trouble and my family and I are always made welcome with a smile from our newly acquainted friends who are strangers no more.

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Review from Michael R (Son of Resident) published on 3 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very warm light and airy care home the manager and staff are extremely friendly and helpful and treat the residents with dignity and respect and when they talk to them it is as an equal and not as if they were talking to a child which I have witnessed in other institutions. The food is also of a high
standard.

Reply from Andy Twite, Regional Manager at The Gables

Thank you so much for your kind words. We aim for residents at The Gables to have a warm, friendly and inviting home to live in.


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Review from Margaret H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I hope the manager and her dedicated staff (angels in disguise) of The Gables get the recognition and praise they deserve. My father spent the final months of his life in the care of The Gables and I do not know how to praise or thank them enough for the love and care he received. He loved his carers
as they were so kind and helpful to him. He enjoyed the many activities they arranged for the residents. He even had a lovely day at Springfields in Spalding. Most of all he enjoyed the delicious food cooked by the staff and fish and chip Friday. They all had time for him which we and he appreciated very much.

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Review from Rebecca H (Great-granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a warm wonderful place. The staff were so lovely, warm and caring with my Grandad and his family. He was treated with respect and dignity. I would highly recommend this care home to others. My Grandad was looked after so well and he loved the staff. There were so many activities, everywhere was
clean and it really was like being at home for him, what really made it here were the kind and caring staff.

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Review from Jackie M (Friend of Resident) published on 7 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On all of my visits over the past 2 years, I always found the staff and manager to be very helpful, kind and welcoming. The home in every respect was always very clean, tidy and warm. My friend was very happy at The Gables and the staff made it feel like home.

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Review from Ann C (Niece of Resident) published on 26 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After illness and a series of falls, which left her isolated and unable to care for herself, my Aunt became a resident of the Gables. She improved significantly in a very short time due to the wonderful care and support given to her by the Manager and staff.
The entertainment programme and the trips
out helped her to integrate with the other residents and make new friends. She gained weight from all the tasty home-cooked
meals and became a new person. She also loved to sit outside in the beautiful garden in the summer months and along with ice creams and treats it became a real home from home for her.
We were always made very welcome and encouraged to visit as often as we liked.
The communication between the staff and ourselves on any issue was excellent and we were always kept up to date.
I cannot praise the Gables highly enough.

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Review from V G (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been impressed by the care and kindness shown to a family friend during her time at The Gables. The home is well decorated, maintained, warm and comfortable. The kindness and care shown to the residents by the Manager and staff are exceptional and visitors are made to feel very welcome. The residents
are taken on outings and have regular entertainment at the home which contributes greatly to their wellbeing.

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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum went into The Gables in Chatteris for a trial four weeks as she felt she wasn't looking after herself properly at home. Her eyesight is failing and she was lonely.
She is like a different person since living here, her old happy, bubbly self. This I believe is down to the excellent care and attention,
all the fabulous activities, food and outings and fantastic staff here.
I really cannot fault the home anywhere and would highly recommend it.
Mum has decided to stay here permanently now, she sees The Gables as her home.

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Review from Kelly A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were great at taking care of my Grandad who suffered from dementia. Nothing seemed to faze them. They did everything with a loving, warm, caring and cheerful approach. Because of this, my Grandad was happy and comfortable until the end of his life. The staff are brilliant in every way and
were very good at keeping me informed of any news regarding my Grandad.

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Review from J A C (Son of Resident) published on 14 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Situated in a quiet area. Friendly atmosphere and greeting on arrival. Bedroom clean, but compact with en-suite (toilet and basin) wardrobe and hangers and chest of drawers, bedside cabinet with table lamp and tray on wheels. Staff call button available 24/7sperate shower/bathroom. Sitting rooms large
with plenty of arm chairs. Food very good, drinks available throughout the day. Nice outside garden to sit in when the weather is good.
Mother is very happy with the home and her care.

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Review from Lorraine I (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was at The Gables for approximately 3 years and 3 months until her death in August 2017. When we were looking for a care home for Mother, The Gables was the best we found in the area. It was a real home for Mother, not an institution like most we looked at.
The staff were amazing, caring
and treated Mother like a family member.
All Mother's family were made welcome when we visited.
We have all recommended The Gables to friends and family. I would like to thank all the staff for making Mother's last years the best they could be.
Thank you all so much.

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Review from Philip A (Son of Resident) published on 8 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in The Gables six months and has settled very well with the help of the excellent staff and management. It is difficult when somebody has to give up their home and move into care but the staff at The Gables has made that transfer as smooth as possible.


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basis means that the residents are entertained and not just left to sit and become bored.


Mum is happy at The Gables and that is the highest compliment I can pay to all the staff.


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Review from M P (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care and facilities, staff are extremely professional and caring. Our mums stay was at very short notice but once again, the manager, deputy and caring staff pulled out all the stops for us.


Mum had a very happy stay and talks of it fondly.


Thank you to all concerned.


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Review from S W (Wife of Resident) published on 1 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband feels the carers are very supportive and caring, particularly his key worker. The food provided is of an excellent standard - home cooked food which is very nutritional. My husband's health has improved immensely since being in The Gables. I would recommend this home to anyone who was
looking for care for a relative.

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Review from S R (Resident) published on 1 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother had been ill and needed extra care. I live 30 miles away so couldn't support her every day. This was Mum's second week of respite care. She's very happy to go again any time! The Gables is a first-class care home, emphasis on care!

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Review from Stephen S (Husband of Resident) published on 28 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife enjoyed her stay and it was nice to not worry about her. She is looking forward to coming again. Thank you all for making her stay pleasant.

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Review from Hazel B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very caring environment with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Lovely clean and comfortable rooms. Food is great. A real home from home with a luxury feel to it. All the carers were very kind and had time to chat to mum and make her feel special.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.995)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.995) out of 10 for The Gables is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.995 for The Gables is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 188 Ratings = 4.995

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Gables is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 49 registered maximum number of service users is 9.8, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 1 Aug 2018

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

13 Bed Vacancies

posted 17 Mar 2025

Single En-Suite


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Julie

Julie Tyler

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2016

Julie Tyler began her career in care as a domiciliary carer in 2006 after deciding it was time for a career change, and she says she has never looked back.
In 2013 Julie moved to residential care and began working her way up to deputy manager, and then registered manager of The Gables in 2016.
She says that working in this industry allows us to 'Touch people's lives and make a difference to them even in the darkest of times'.